Severe shortage

Sure, presidential coverage can be rough, but you don’t expect to rip your shorts! Now, there’s trouble on the island for sure, because that was my only pair. I was trying to be Mr. Thrifty Packer, but now I only have long pants, rarely seen on the Vineyard in August. Going to try duct tape, but that’s not gonna look good. Apparently there are at least a couple of good thrift stores on the island, it would be a triumph to score a pair for $5. Otherwise I might end up in a boutique, spending at least $1000. It can be tough over here. (posted by Eric Williams).